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Mint
03-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Harrison Ford recalls how movie executive told him he had 'no futire' in Hollywood
Washington DC [US], August 3 (ANI): Actor Harrison Ford revealed how, early in his career, he was told he lacked the necessary skills to succeed in Hollywood. In the 1960s, Ford was a young actor under contract at Columbia Pictures, making just USD150 a week for his very first on-screen appearance in 'Dead Heat on a Merry-Go-Round', reported People. When he was called into the studio's head of new talent's office, he expected feedback or encouragement. Instead, he was confronted with the stark truth. The executive told him, bluntly, that he had "no future in the business." The same executive suggested Ford should consider changing his name and getting a slick, Elvis Presley-style haircut to have any shot in the industry, according to People. "He wanted me to change my name. He thought that Harrison Ford was too pretentious a name for a young man, and then he asked me to get my hair cut like Elvis Presley," said Ford, adding, "That I didn't go along with." Ford left the gig and was determined to find success on his terms. "I lasted about a year and a half of a seven-year contract," he revealed. Years later, after he had already become a household name, the ace star met the same executive. "I met him later across a crowded room," Ford recalled. "He had sent me a card on which he had written, 'I missed my guess.' And I looked around and couldn't remember which one he was, but then he nodded at me and smiled, and I thought, 'Oh, yeah, I know you.' " He's now best known for playing daring heroes like Han Solo, Indiana Jones, and Rick Deckard in Blade Runner. However, his range has extended into dramas like Witness, thrillers like The Fugitive, and even comedies and romantic films like Working Girl and The Age of Adeline, as per the outlet. He's worked with directors like Steven Spielberg, Ridley Scott, and Peter Weir, and he continues to headline major films and streaming series to this day, reported People. (ANI)
Hindustan Times
01-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Harrison Ford says 'no' to retirement
Los Angeles, It has been almost six decades for Hollywood star Harrison Ford in the industry, but he has no plans to retire and believes there are parts for all ages to play when it comes to acting. Harrison Ford says 'no' to retirement The 83-year-old actor made his debut in 1966 with "Dead Heat on a Merry-Go-Round" and has numerous projects to his credit, including "Blade Runner", "The Fugitive", "Star Wars", "Indiana Jones", and "American Graffiti", among others. Asked if he has plans to retire anytime soon, Ford simply said "No". "No. That's one of the things I thought was attractive about the job of an actor, was that they need old people, too, to play old people's parts," he told entertainment news outlet Variety in an interview. The actor also discussed receiving his first Emmy nomination for the performance in the drama series "Shrinking". He has been nominated in the Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series category at the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards. "I don't think there's anything competitive about creativity, and I don't understand the need to compare and contrast one person's work to another's. If you like it, you like it; if you don't like it, look at something else," Ford said. "I'm grateful, but I would have done what I did — and I'll do what I'm doing — regardless of whether it's deemed worthy of mention or not. Because it's what I do. It's what I love doing. I love telling stories. I love pretending to be somebody else," he added. Created by Bill Lawrence, Jason Segel, and Brett Goldstein, the first season of "Shrinking" premiered in January 2023, followed by another season in October 2024. The third season of the series is slated to release on Apple TV in 2026. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
News18
01-08-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Harrison Ford says no to retirement
Los Angeles, Aug 1 (PTI) It has been almost six decades for Hollywood star Harrison Ford in the industry, but he has no plans to retire and believes there are parts for all ages to play when it comes to acting. The 83-year-old actor made his debut in 1966 with 'Dead Heat on a Merry-Go-Round" and has numerous projects to his credit, including 'Blade Runner", 'The Fugitive", 'Star Wars", 'Indiana Jones", and 'American Graffiti", among others. Asked if he has plans to retire anytime soon, Ford simply said 'No". 'No. That's one of the things I thought was attractive about the job of an actor, was that they need old people, too, to play old people's parts," he told entertainment news outlet Variety in an interview. The actor also discussed receiving his first Emmy nomination for the performance in the drama series 'Shrinking". He has been nominated in the Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series category at the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards. 'I don't think there's anything competitive about creativity, and I don't understand the need to compare and contrast one person's work to another's. If you like it, you like it; if you don't like it, look at something else," Ford said. 'I'm grateful, but I would have done what I did — and I'll do what I'm doing — regardless of whether it's deemed worthy of mention or not. Because it's what I do. It's what I love doing. I love telling stories. I love pretending to be somebody else," he added. Created by Bill Lawrence, Jason Segel, and Brett Goldstein, the first season of 'Shrinking" premiered in January 2023, followed by another season in October 2024. The third season of the series is slated to release on Apple TV+ in 2026. PTI ATR ATR ATR ATR ATR view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
South China Morning Post
25-07-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
What went wrong with Waterworld, Kevin Costner's big-budget flop, released 30 years ago?
This is the latest instalment in our From the Vault feature series, in which we reflect on culturally significant movies celebrating notable anniversaries. It was supposed to be a modest B-movie. The elevator pitch: 'Mad Max – on water'. But somewhere along the line, Waterworld – which turns 30 this month – morphed into the most expensive blockbuster of its era, and one of Hollywood's most legendary flops. Fresh from the 1991 smash hit Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, star Kevin Costner and director Kevin Reynolds had the world at their feet. But the project they chose next, a 1980s script by Peter Rader, rewritten by David Twohy (The Fugitive), was much riskier. So risky, in fact, that Jaws director Steven Spielberg urged caution. As Rader recalled: 'Spielberg was unequivocal: 'Do not shoot on water!'' Play In the year 2500, with most of Earth flooded, The Mariner (Costner) sails the world in a souped-up trimaran, trading dirt with fellow survivors and drinking his own urine.
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Harrison Ford Went Out Of His Way To Compliment 1 Celebrity's 'Great Dick'
Who says Indiana Jones is afraid of snakes? On Thursday, Variety published a conversation between friends and longtime collaborators Seth Rogen and Jason Segel — and in it, Rogen asks his former 'Freaks and Geeks' co-star how he managed to snag Harrison Ford for his show, 'Shrinking.' Segel co-stars in the Apple TV+ series that he co-created with Brett Goldstein (of 'Ted Lasso' fame) and Bill Lawrence. Segel admitted to Rogen that Ford had no idea who he was, and he had to get Goldstein and Lawrence involved to help sway 'The Fugitive' star to accept the role as Dr. Paul Rhoades, a senior therapist and colleague of Segel's character. 'He read [the script], and he didn't know anything about me,' Segel explained. 'Brett Goldstein met with him, and they had a really nice meeting, and they sent him 'The End of the Tour' and 'Forgetting Sarah Marshall.'' The latter of these two movies has a very memorable scene in which Segel fully exposes his little Jason — and it seems that Ford was impressed. 'Then, apparently, Bill Lawrence got a text [from Ford] that said, 'I'm in. And tell the kid, great dick.'' 'Even if he was out, that would be great. I would take that,' Rogen joked in response, and Segel quickly changed the subject. Although the anecdote is pretty funny, it's hard to believe that Rogen didn't set up his buddy to brag about his junk. Last year, Stephen Colbert asked Ford about a headline that claimed that he had no idea who Segel was before signing on to 'Shrinking.' 'Not true,' Ford said, explaining he'd watched 'Forgetting Sarah Marshall' before agreeing to do the show. 'And the producer asked me what I thought [of the movie] and I said, 'Nice penis.''
